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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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