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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that 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 participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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