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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning 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 we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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