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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tanzania to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative 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 educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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