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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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