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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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