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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and 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 participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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