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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving 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 assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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