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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. 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 training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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