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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology 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 teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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