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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like North Seattle Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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