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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology 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 ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important 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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