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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ball State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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