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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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