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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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