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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. 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 training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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