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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively 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 educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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