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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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