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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? 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 deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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