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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to 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 make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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