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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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