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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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