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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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