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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning 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 participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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