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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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