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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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