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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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