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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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