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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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