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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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