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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online education enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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