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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning 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 participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational experiments. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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