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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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