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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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