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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing 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 ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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