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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning 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 we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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