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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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