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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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