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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. 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 training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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