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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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