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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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