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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning 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. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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