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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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