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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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