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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently 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 variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online education 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 we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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