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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the most important 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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