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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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