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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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