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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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