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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original 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 educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key 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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