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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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