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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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