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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing 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 be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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