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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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