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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving 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 certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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