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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that 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 be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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