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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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