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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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