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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. 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 massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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