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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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