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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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