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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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