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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Korea, South to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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