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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online 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 educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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