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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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