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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that 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 organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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