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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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