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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning 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 participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to understand these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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