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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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