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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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