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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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