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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. 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 organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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