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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because distance 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 organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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