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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning 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 teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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