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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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