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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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