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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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