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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have 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 teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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