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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving 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 certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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