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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation 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 teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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