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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-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 educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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