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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that 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 organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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