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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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