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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bowling Green State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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