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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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