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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning 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 we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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