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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning 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 educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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