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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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