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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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