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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental 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 institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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