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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology 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 stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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