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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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