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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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