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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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