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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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