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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education