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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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