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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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