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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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