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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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