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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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