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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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