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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology 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 ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Northern Cyprus to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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