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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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