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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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