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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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