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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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