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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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