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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original 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 we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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