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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing 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 be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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