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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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