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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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