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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance 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 educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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