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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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