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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning 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 participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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