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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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