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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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