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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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