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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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