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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Croatia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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