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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning 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. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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