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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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