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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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