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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. 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 we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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