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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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