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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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