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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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