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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance 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 certify that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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