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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended 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 be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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