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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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