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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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