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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the most important 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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