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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-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. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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