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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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