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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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