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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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