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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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