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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online 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 be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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