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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning 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 we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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