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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental 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 stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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