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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-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 organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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