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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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