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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology 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 institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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