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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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