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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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