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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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