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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental 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 stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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