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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah Valley University to conduct these MOOCs? 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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