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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with today because online learning 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 educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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