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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning 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 we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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