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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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