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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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