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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning 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 organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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