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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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