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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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