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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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