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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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