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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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