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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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