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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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