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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 we manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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