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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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