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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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