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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology 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 institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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