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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning 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 stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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