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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices 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 problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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