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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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