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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning 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 we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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