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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. 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 respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Alfred State College of Technology - SUNY to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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