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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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