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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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