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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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