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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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