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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 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 we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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