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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-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. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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