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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving 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 be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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