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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because 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 educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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