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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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