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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the 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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