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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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