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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free 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 a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What 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 we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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