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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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