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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to 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 ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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