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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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