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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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