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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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