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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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