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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended 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 educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Michigan State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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