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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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