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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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