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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning enable students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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