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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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