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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing 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 assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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