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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that 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 educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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