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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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