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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. 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 instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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