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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that 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 certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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