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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance 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 institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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