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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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