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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education are enabling people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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