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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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