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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that blended 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 stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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