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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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