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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 we make sure that the teaching 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 we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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