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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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