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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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