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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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