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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation 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 teachers deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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