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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing 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 certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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