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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning 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 stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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