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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving 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 make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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