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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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