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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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