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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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