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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? 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 institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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