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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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