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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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