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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment 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 educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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