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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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