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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education 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 participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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