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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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