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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that e-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 ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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