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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Zambia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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