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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing 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 of these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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