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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because 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 we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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