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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand these promising new open education ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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