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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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