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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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