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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with 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 organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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