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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing 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 assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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