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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with 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 participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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