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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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