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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental 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 poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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