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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key 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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