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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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