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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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