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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-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 assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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