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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with now that 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 teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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