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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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