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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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