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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative 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 teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand these significant new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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