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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because 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 stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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