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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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