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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental 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 stakeholders handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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