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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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