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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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