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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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