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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Afghanistan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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