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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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