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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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