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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing 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 be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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