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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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