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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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