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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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