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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original 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 teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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