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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that 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. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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