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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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