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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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