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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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