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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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