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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand these new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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