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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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