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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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