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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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