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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Antigua and Barbuda to conduct these massively 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 teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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