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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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