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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because 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 scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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