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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Hungary to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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