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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. 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 MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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