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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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