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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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