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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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