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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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