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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology 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 we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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