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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Lucia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original 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 educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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