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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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