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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing 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 make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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