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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended 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 teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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