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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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