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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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