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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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