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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education