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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider today because 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. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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