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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that elearning 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 teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gambia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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