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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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