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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended 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 participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of South Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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