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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Qatar to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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