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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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