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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning 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 participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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