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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to understand these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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