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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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