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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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