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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning 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 we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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