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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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