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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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