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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because blended 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 teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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