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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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