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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because 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 we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Romania to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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