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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not 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 technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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