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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? 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 problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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