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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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