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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing 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 certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the 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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