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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning 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. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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