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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? 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 motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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