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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning 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 participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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