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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online 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. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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