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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment 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 stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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