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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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