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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education 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 educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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