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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology 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 educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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