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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing 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 ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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