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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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