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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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