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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because 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 participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education experiments. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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