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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that 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 we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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