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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies 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 problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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