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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. 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 teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Botswana to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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