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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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