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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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