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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies 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 inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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