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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing 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 assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key 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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