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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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