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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education 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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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