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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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