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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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