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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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