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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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