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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Kitts and Nevis to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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