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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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