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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving 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 certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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