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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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