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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with now that 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 stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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