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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? 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 student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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