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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. 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 quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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