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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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