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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yemen to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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