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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing 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 assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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