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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that 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 organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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