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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning 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 make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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