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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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