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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance 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. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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