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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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