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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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