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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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