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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment 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 teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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