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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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