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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing 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 assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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