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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and 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 we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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