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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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