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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving 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 be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also analyzes 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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