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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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