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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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