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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning 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 educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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