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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning 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 stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes 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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