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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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