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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? 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 organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources