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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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