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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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