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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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