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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning 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 organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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