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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education