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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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