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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning enable humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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