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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing 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 be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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