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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation 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 participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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