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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology 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 teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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