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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing 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 guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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