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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology 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 institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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