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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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