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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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