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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance 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 we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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