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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology 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 teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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