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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment 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 educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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