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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original 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 we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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