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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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