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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key 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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