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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning 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 institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwanda to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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