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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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