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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative 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 inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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