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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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