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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that 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 make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers 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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