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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning 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 institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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