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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and 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 educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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