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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing 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 instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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