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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance 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 be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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