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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 we manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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