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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing 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 guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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