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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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