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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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