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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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