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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended 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 make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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