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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing 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 be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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