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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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