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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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