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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original 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 we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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