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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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