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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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