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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning 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. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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