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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology 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 institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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