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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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