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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning 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 we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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