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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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