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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because 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 participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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