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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever 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 guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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