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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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