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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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