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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that 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 educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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