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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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