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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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