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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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