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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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