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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning 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 assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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