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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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