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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because distance 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 institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Polynesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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