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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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