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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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