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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online 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 we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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