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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment 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 handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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