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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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