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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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