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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate 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 educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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