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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Burundi to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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