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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology 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 stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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