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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning 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. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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