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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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