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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. 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 instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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