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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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