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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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