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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education