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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning 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 stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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