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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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