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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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