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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning enable students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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