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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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