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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning 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 participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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