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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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