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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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