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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-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 educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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