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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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