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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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