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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning 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 we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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