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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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