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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kuwait to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the major 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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