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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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