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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning 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 organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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