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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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