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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education enable people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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