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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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