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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education enable people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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