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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing 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 quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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