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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning 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 certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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