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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like French Southern and Antarctic Lands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative 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 we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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