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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-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 participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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