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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Kenya to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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