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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that distance 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 we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Abkhazia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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