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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning 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 institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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