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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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