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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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