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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning 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 schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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