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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Suriname to conduct these MOOC courses? 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 manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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