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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. 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 of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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