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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education 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 make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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