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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because 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 organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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