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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and 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 deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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