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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental 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 handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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