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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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