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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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