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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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