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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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