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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online 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 educators ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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