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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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