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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online education are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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