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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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