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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that 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 teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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