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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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