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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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