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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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