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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online 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 we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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