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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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