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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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