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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-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 we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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