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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and 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 organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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