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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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