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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended 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 teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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