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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online 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 organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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