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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 educators get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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