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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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