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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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