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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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