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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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