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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online 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 ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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