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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Cameroon 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 institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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