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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning 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 stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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