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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning 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. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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