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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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