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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online 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 stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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