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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education endeavours. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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