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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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