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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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