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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning 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 institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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