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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jordan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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