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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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