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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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