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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment 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 participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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