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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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