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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing 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 certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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