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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and 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 organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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