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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment 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 stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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