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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Libya to conduct these MOOC classes? What original 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 we manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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