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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning 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 teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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