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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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