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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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